CVE-2023-46604: Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ Legacy OpenWire Module: Unbounded deserialization causes ActiveMQ to be vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack
First published: Fri Oct 27 2023(Updated: )
Apache ActiveMQ and ActiveMQ Legacy OpenWire Module could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization in the class types in the OpenWire protocol. By sending specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU C Library | ||
| =latest | ||
| =latest | ||
| =latest | ||
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | >=5.18.0<5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | >=5.17.0<5.17.6 | 5.17.6 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | >=5.16.0<5.16.7 | 5.16.7 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | >=5.8.0<5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | >=5.18.0<5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | >=5.17.0<5.17.6 | 5.17.6 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | >=5.16.0<5.16.7 | 5.16.7 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | <5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| redhat/activemq | <5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
| redhat/activemq | <5.17.6 | 5.17.6 |
| redhat/activemq | <5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| redhat/activemq-openwire-legacy | <5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
| redhat/activemq-openwire-legacy | <5.17.6 | 5.17.6 |
| redhat/activemq-openwire-legacy | <5.16.7 | 5.16.7 |
| redhat/activemq-openwire-legacy | <5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| IBM Secure Proxy | <=6.0.3 | |
| IBM Secure Proxy | <=6.1.0 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | <5.15.16 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.16.0<5.16.7 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.17.0<5.17.6 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.18.0<5.18.3 | |
| Apache Activemq Legacy Openwire Module | <5.15.16 | |
| Apache Activemq Legacy Openwire Module | >=5.16.0<5.16.7 | |
| Apache Activemq Legacy Openwire Module | >=5.17.0<5.17.6 | |
| Apache Activemq Legacy Openwire Module | >=5.18.0<5.18.3 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Netapp E-series Santricity Unified Manager | ||
| Netapp E-series Santricity Web Services Proxy | ||
| Netapp Santricity Storage Plugin Vcenter | ||
| debian/activemq | <=5.16.1-1<=5.17.2+dfsg-2 | 5.17.6+dfsg-1 |
| ubuntu/activemq | <5.15.8-2~18.04.1~ | 5.15.8-2~18.04.1~ |
| ubuntu/activemq | <5.15.11-1ubuntu0.1~ | 5.15.11-1ubuntu0.1~ |
| ubuntu/activemq | <5.16.1-1ubuntu0.1~ | 5.16.1-1ubuntu0.1~ |
| ubuntu/activemq | <5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| ubuntu/activemq | <5.13.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~ | 5.13.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~ |
Remedy
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46604
- https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604-announcement.txt
- https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-9370
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/27/5
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/pull/1098
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/80089f9f476afab7d976f5fc37c5ab4aa0c2139d
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231110-0010/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/27/5
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175676/Apache-ActiveMQ-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00013.html
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175676/Apache-ActiveMQ-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-crg9-44h2-xw35 (Advisory)
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6849
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6866
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6877
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6878
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6879
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7247
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2246645#c13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2246645
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/269795
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7142038 (Advisory)
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/18
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-46604
- https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604-announcement.txt;
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-46604
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-46604
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-46604
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/d0ccdd31544ada83185554c87c7aa141064020f0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-46604?
CVE-2023-46604 is a vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ that allows remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-46604?
CVE-2023-46604 has a severity rating of 10, which is considered critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-46604?
The affected software versions are: 5.18.0 to 5.18.3, 5.17.0 to 5.17.6, 5.16.0 to 5.16.7, and 5.8.0 to 5.15.16.
How can I fix CVE-2023-46604?
To fix CVE-2023-46604, upgrade Apache ActiveMQ to version 5.18.3, 5.17.6, 5.16.7, or 5.15.16.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-46604?
More information about CVE-2023-46604 can be found in the references provided: https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604-announcement.txt, http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/27/5, and https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46604.
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